COVID-19
American Veterinary Medical Association
What Veterinarians Need to Know
The AVMA is in regular contact with federal agencies, such as the CDC, FDA, and USDA; other state, national, and international veterinary and public health expert groups; intergovernmental organizations such as the WHO and OIE; lawmakers, and others.
5/28/2021
Updated CDC COVID-19 Guidelines for Veterinary Facilities Is Expected Soon
AVMA has informed AKVMA that the CDC is currently working on updated guidelines for veterinary facilities. Once AKVMA is made aware of the guidelines they will be emailed to AKVMA members.
When asked, what veterinary clinics should do until the new guidance is available, CDC stated: Veterinary clinics should follow the masking guidance for the general public. While veterinarians are considered clinicians, the settings in which they work are not used to treat humans with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, and instances of animal-to-human transmission appear to be very rare. Veterinary clinics should consider local transmission and vaccination rates when creating clinic policies for PPE use and interactions with clients.
The following guidance is among that available from the CDC:
When You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated
Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
Guidance for Unvaccinated People: How to Protect Yourself and Others
Guidance for Unvaccinated People: Wearing Masks
Science Brief: COVID-19 and Vaccinations (Background Rationale)
COVID-19 and Wellbeing
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – COVID-19
COVID-19 and Animals
Frequently Asked Questions – COVID-19 and Pets